Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

# 316 - As we continue going through the Book of 1 Samuel, we have come to the part where David is fleeing from Saul and winds up in Goliath's hometown, wearing Goliath's sword. He is brought before the king which put him in a very fearful life and death situation. This incident prompted the writing of the 56th Psalm and the 34th Psalm. These are Psalms that can help us when we find ourselves in a tight situation. Today we will continue to look at the 34th Psalm.which was written after his deliverance, picking it up at v2. Ps 34:2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. David has found himself in a fearful situation, and beginning at this verse the Holy Spirit invites all who are in similar situations (the humbled) to take heart from his story of deliverance. 3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. David sought the Lord and the Lord delivered, and the Holy Spirit invites us to do the same! Look what happens when we do. Faces that once reflected shame and fear now reflect the light and hope of Jesus! “5 They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed. 6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them. The angel of the Lord is often used in the OT to prefigure Jesus. Jesus comes to the rescue of those who fear (revere) Him. Then in the next verses the Holy Spirit encourages us to not wait for trouble, but turn to Him now! 8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 9 Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. 10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing. How did Jesus put it in the Sermon on the Mount? Mt 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Beloved, are you in a tight spot today? Turn to Jesus. Give the situation to Him, but even if you're not in a tight spot, get the right Man on Your side today! Turn your life over to Jesus. Taste of Him and see that He is good! Father, I pray that you will lead others today to taste and see that You are good.